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Social Media Saturday: Facebook's Real Name Problem, Snapchat, Instagram and Pinterest Values Skyrocketing

This week in social media, Facebook's real name policy got it in even more trouble, while Snapchat and Pinterest both climb in value. It's time for Social Media Saturday!

Comic Book Character Black Erron Black to Appear in 'Mortal Kombat X'?

In the latest "Mortal Kombat X" comic book, readers see an interesting trio working together. Could one of the members of the trio be added to the roster of characters in the upcoming "Mortal Kombat X" video game?

Cuba Reduces Cost of Internet Access, But Many Cuban's Don't Know About It

In Cuba, Internet access is expensive and residents have to go outside of their homes to get it because it is illegal in most homes. Now, the country has temporarily cut the costs of Internet access at state-run Internet cafes.
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Video Issues Prompt Apple to Offer Extended Coverage for 2011-2013 MacBook Pros [Video]

Some MacBook Pro models are subject to video failure and regular system crashes, but owners will be pleased to know that Apple has finally instituted a repair program.
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HTC One M9 Release Date, Rumors, Features, Specs, & News: What to Expect on March 1

It's that time of year again. In the build-up to the Mobile World Congress starting the first week of March in Barcelona, Spain, rumors and updates are running rampant about the Samsung Galaxy S6 and that other premium Android brand that follows the same development cycle with an early summer release date: the HTC One M9. Here's what we know so far.
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LISTA to Host Sacramento Summit: Silicon Valley Diversity Discussion & More on Schedule

The Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) will host a summit and awards ceremony for Latinos in technology from March 31 through April 1.
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New YouTube for Kids Android App Gives Children a Safer Place to Watch Videos

YouTube has a ton of useful content online. There are educational and how-to videos, product reviews and more. There are also many harmful and explicit videos that kids can see easily.
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Apple Wants to Have an Electric Car for Sale by 2020, Reports Say

Reports show Apple is trying to get an electric car on roads in the next five years.
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Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Release Date: 5.1, 5.2 Rumored on Nexus 5, HTC, Sony Xperia, Samsung Galaxy S5 Soon, Despite Slow OTA Adoption Rate

While most people in the U.S. are still waiting for the Android 5.0 Lollipop update, there are already 5.1 and 5.2 sightings and rumors.

Snapchat's New Funding Round and the Magic $19 Billion Figure

Snapchat, by all indications, is involved in another round of venture capital fundraising that could increase financing of the ephemeral social media messaging company by up to $500 million. The funding round could also value the still privately held "startup" at $19 billion -- a number full of irony for Snapchat's CEO Evan Spiegel.
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Black Eyed Peas Rapper Will.i.am Introduces Disappointing Wearable 'Smart Cuff' Watch

Rapper Will.i.am is a technology enthusiast. He wanted to prove that by creating his very own wearable device called the Puls.
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Wireless Companies Agreed to Unlocking Phones: Here's How They Stack Up in Practice

Last week a voluntary agreement made between the CTIA Wireless Association and the FCC went into effect, officially marking the point where consumers can insist on having smartphones and tablets they fully paid for unlocked from any of the four major carriers.
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Samsung Acquires LoopPay Startup: Company Will Compete With Apple Pay

Samsung recently acquired mobile payments startup company LoopPay. It looks like with this acquisition Samsung wants to directly compete with Apple Pay
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Apple Recruiting Tesla Experts, Engineers for New Car, Lawsuit Says

Technology giant Apple may be trying to expand beyond computers, smartphones and watches to develop an automobile, a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts federal court suggests. Electric-car battery maker A123 Systems is accusing the California company of poaching top engineers in an effort to build a large-scale battery division.
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'Mortal Kombat X' Gameplay & Release Date News: 'Predator,' Spawn Characters to Be Included in DLC? [Pics]

The upcoming Mortal Kombat X video game will definitely have some downloadable content (DLC). DLC packs allow gamers to purchase extra characters, more arenas and hidden features not available in the basic version of games.
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Unbelievably Sophisticated Spyware Infected Computers Worldwide for a Decade -- Report

If you didn't know just how advanced the National Security Agency's digital spying programs were, you will (probably) after reading this.
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High-Tech DeLorean iPhone 6 Cover Celebrates 'Back to the Future' With Your Smartphone

If you have dreamed of a DeLorean iPhone case since 1985 (when, admittedly, time travel would have been required to spark your desire), you're in luck: A Japanese outlet is offering a very special, "Back to the Future"-inspired cover.
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Google Play Music Users Can Now Dowload Music Subcription Service for Apple iPad

Previously an iPhone-only iOS app, Google Play Music released a desperately needed update on Tuesday that now supports both Apple's handsets and tablets as a universal app/

Halo Spartan Army Motorcycle Helmet Coming This Summer

Gamers will soon be able to see what it looks like through the visor of "Halo's" Master Chief when a "Halo"-inspired motorcycle helmet comes out in July.
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Verizon Wireless May Skip Next Spectrum Auction, Has Enough Radio Frequencies to Power Mobile Phones for Years

Verizon has enough wireless spectrum, or the radio frequencies that power wireless services, to keep up with customer demand for the next few years, the company said.
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